Phoenix Motor Inc. Awarded California DGS Statewide Contract for Zero-Emission Buses
Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) has secured a significant multi-category contract from the California Department of General Services (DGS) for Battery Electric Buses. The contract covers three categories: 35-foot, 40-foot, and Cutaway Battery Electric Buses.
This award enables California state and local government agencies to directly purchase PEV's zero-emission buses through a streamlined, pre-approved process, avoiding lengthy bid procedures and accessing pre-negotiated pricing. The contract supports public fleets in meeting California's climate and air quality mandates while accelerating their electrification goals.
The company's BEBs are engineered for high performance, long range, and passenger comfort, with emphasis on reliability and total cost of ownership. This achievement follows PEV's recent developments in autonomous vehicle technology and the expansion of its Greenville, South Carolina manufacturing facility.
Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) ha ottenuto un importante contratto multi-categoria dal California Department of General Services (DGS) per autobus elettrici a batteria. Il contratto include tre categorie: autobus elettrici a batteria da 35 piedi, 40 piedi e Cutaway.
Questo accordo permette agli enti statali e locali della California di acquistare direttamente gli autobus a emissioni zero di PEV tramite un processo semplificato e pre-approvato, evitando procedure di gara lunghe e accedendo a prezzi già negoziati. Il contratto supporta le flotte pubbliche nel raggiungimento degli obiettivi climatici e di qualità dell'aria della California, accelerando la loro transizione all'elettrificazione.
Gli autobus elettrici a batteria dell'azienda sono progettati per alte prestazioni, lunga autonomia e comfort dei passeggeri, con particolare attenzione all'affidabilità e al costo totale di proprietà. Questo risultato segue gli sviluppi recenti di PEV nella tecnologia dei veicoli autonomi e l'espansione del suo stabilimento produttivo a Greenville, South Carolina.
Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) ha asegurado un contrato significativo de múltiples categorías con el Departamento de Servicios Generales de California (DGS) para autobuses eléctricos a batería. El contrato abarca tres categorías: autobuses eléctricos a batería de 35 pies, 40 pies y Cutaway.
Este contrato permite a las agencias estatales y locales de California comprar directamente los autobuses de emisiones cero de PEV a través de un proceso simplificado y preaprobado, evitando procedimientos de licitación largos y accediendo a precios previamente negociados. El acuerdo apoya a las flotas públicas en el cumplimiento de los mandatos climáticos y de calidad del aire de California, acelerando sus objetivos de electrificación.
Los autobuses eléctricos a batería de la compañía están diseñados para un alto rendimiento, gran autonomía y comodidad para los pasajeros, con énfasis en la fiabilidad y el costo total de propiedad. Este logro sigue a los desarrollos recientes de PEV en tecnología de vehículos autónomos y la expansión de su planta de fabricación en Greenville, Carolina del Sur.
Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV)는 캘리포니아 일반 서비스부(DGS)로부터 배터리 전기 버스에 대한 다중 카테고리 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 35피트, 40피트, 그리고 컷어웨이 배터리 전기 버스 세 가지 카테고리를 포함합니다.
이번 계약을 통해 캘리포니아 주 및 지방 정부 기관은 긴 입찰 절차를 거치지 않고 사전 승인된 간소화된 프로세스를 통해 PEV의 무공해 버스를 직접 구매할 수 있으며, 사전에 협상된 가격에 접근할 수 있습니다. 이 계약은 캘리포니아의 기후 및 대기질 규제를 충족하고 공공 차량의 전기화 목표를 가속화하는 데 기여합니다.
회사의 배터리 전기 버스는 고성능, 장거리 주행, 승객 편의성에 중점을 두고 설계되었으며, 신뢰성과 총 소유 비용을 중요시합니다. 이번 성과는 PEV가 최근 자율주행 기술 개발과 사우스캐롤라이나 그린빌 제조 시설 확장에 이은 결과입니다.
Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) a obtenu un contrat important multi-catégories du California Department of General Services (DGS) pour des bus électriques à batterie. Le contrat couvre trois catégories : bus électriques à batterie de 35 pieds, 40 pieds et Cutaway.
Cette attribution permet aux agences gouvernementales locales et d'État de Californie d'acheter directement les bus zéro émission de PEV via un processus simplifié et pré-approuvé, évitant ainsi des procédures d'appel d'offres longues et bénéficiant de tarifs négociés à l'avance. Le contrat aide les flottes publiques à respecter les exigences climatiques et de qualité de l'air de la Californie tout en accélérant leurs objectifs d'électrification.
Les bus électriques à batterie de l'entreprise sont conçus pour offrir de hautes performances, une longue autonomie et le confort des passagers, avec un accent sur la fiabilité et le coût total de possession. Cette réussite fait suite aux développements récents de PEV dans la technologie des véhicules autonomes et à l'expansion de son usine de fabrication à Greenville, en Caroline du Sud.
Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) hat einen bedeutenden Mehrkategorie-Vertrag mit dem California Department of General Services (DGS) für batterieelektrische Busse abgeschlossen. Der Vertrag umfasst drei Kategorien: 35-Fuß-, 40-Fuß- und Cutaway-Batterieelektrische Busse.
Dieser Auftrag ermöglicht es staatlichen und lokalen Behörden in Kalifornien, PEVs emissionsfreie Busse direkt über einen vereinfachten, vorab genehmigten Prozess zu erwerben, wodurch langwierige Ausschreibungsverfahren umgangen und vorverhandelte Preise genutzt werden können. Der Vertrag unterstützt öffentliche Flotten dabei, die Klimaziele und Luftqualitätsvorgaben Kaliforniens zu erfüllen und ihre Elektrifizierungsziele zu beschleunigen.
Die batterieelektrischen Busse des Unternehmens sind auf hohe Leistung, große Reichweite und Fahrgastkomfort ausgelegt, mit besonderem Fokus auf Zuverlässigkeit und Gesamtkosten. Dieser Erfolg folgt auf die jüngsten Entwicklungen von PEV im Bereich autonomer Fahrzeugtechnologie und die Erweiterung des Produktionsstandorts in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Secured major contract with California DGS for multiple electric bus categories
- Streamlined access to state and local government procurement opportunities across California
- Pre-negotiated pricing and simplified purchasing process increases sales potential
- Recent expansion of manufacturing facility and autonomous vehicle partnerships show growth momentum
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Phoenix Motor's selection as pre-approved vendor for California's electric bus contract streamlines sales to government agencies, significantly expanding market access.
This California DGS contract represents a strategic win for Phoenix Motor in the competitive electric bus market. Being pre-approved across three vehicle categories (35-foot, 40-foot, and cutaway buses) positions Phoenix to serve diverse transit needs throughout the state. The streamlined procurement pathway effectively removes bureaucratic barriers that typically extend government sales cycles to years.
California's Innovative Clean Transit regulation mandates public transit agencies transition to 100% zero-emission fleets, creating substantial market demand backed by regulatory requirements. This contract enables eligible agencies to bypass lengthy bid processes, reducing procurement timelines from potentially years to months—a critical advantage when pursuing government contracts.
The selection validates Phoenix's product lineup meets California's rigorous standards for performance, reliability, and environmental compliance. While being on the approved vendor list doesn't guarantee purchases, it establishes Phoenix as a verified supplier in North America's most progressive electric vehicle market.
Most significantly, this contract coincides with unprecedented federal and state funding flowing into clean transportation initiatives. The company's mention of manufacturing expansion in South Carolina suggests preparation for production scaling to meet anticipated demand. The timing creates a perfect alignment between Phoenix's market access, California's regulatory mandates, and available funding mechanisms for public agencies pursuing fleet electrification.
California's statewide contract awards Phoenix Motor access to billions in government spending through streamlined procurement, accelerating sales potential across multiple agencies.
This DGS statewide contract represents a substantial opportunity for Phoenix Motor. These contracts are effectively golden tickets to California's government procurement ecosystem, pre-qualifying vendors for purchases by hundreds of state and local agencies without additional competitive bidding requirements.
The contract's structure across three distinct bus categories—35-foot, 40-foot, and cutaway vehicles—gives Phoenix access to multiple market segments within public transportation. The 40-foot transit buses represent the backbone of municipal transit operations, while cutaway vehicles serve specialized applications including paratransit services and shuttle operations.
What makes this particularly valuable is the simplified purchasing pathway. Government fleet managers can now procure Phoenix's electric buses through a standardized process with pre-negotiated terms and pricing. This dramatically shortens the sales cycle and increases conversion probability from leads to purchases.
The timing aligns perfectly with California's accelerating zero-emission vehicle mandates, which create regulatory-driven demand for exactly the products Phoenix offers. Transit agencies, municipalities, and school districts throughout California face deadlines for fleet electrification, and this contract provides them a compliance pathway with reduced administrative burden.
While the press release doesn't specify contract duration, California DGS contracts typically run 2-5 years with extension options, providing a stable foundation for Phoenix's government sales strategy and potentially transformative revenue opportunities as agencies execute their fleet electrification plans.
ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. dba PhoenixEV, a leading manufacturer of all-electric, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a multi-category contract by the California Department of General Services (DGS) for Battery Electric Buses (BEBs). PhoenixEV has been selected for the following vehicle categories:
Group 2 - 35-foot Battery Electric Bus (BEB)
Group 3 - 40-foot Battery Electric Bus (BEB)
Group 18 - Cutaway Battery Electric Bus (BEB)
This award enables eligible state and local government agencies across California - including transit authorities, school districts, municipalities, and other public entities - to directly procure PhoenixEV's zero-emission buses through a simplified, pre-approved purchasing process. By leveraging the DGS statewide contract, agencies can avoid lengthy bid processes, gain access to pre-negotiated pricing, and accelerate their fleet electrification goals with confidence in product quality, compliance, and support. This streamlined procurement pathway plays a critical role in helping public fleets transition to zero-emission vehicles while meeting California's ambitious climate and air quality mandates.
"We're honored to be selected by the California DGS for this critical statewide contract," said Denton Peng, CEO of PhoenixEV. "This is a significant milestone for PhoenixEV, not only validating the strength of our product lineup, but also enabling us to expand our reach and support agencies across California with reliable, zero-emission solutions."
PhoenixEV's lineup includes purpose-built BEBs engineered for high performance, long range, and optimized passenger comfort, with a strong focus on reliability, total cost of ownership, and ease of service. The DGS contract award follows recent momentum from the Company, including partnerships in autonomous vehicle technology and continued expansion of its Greenville, South Carolina manufacturing facility.
This contract award reflects PhoenixEV's continued leadership in delivering innovative clean transportation solutions tailored to the needs of public and private fleet operators.
For more information about PhoenixEV, please contact our media relations team at marketing@phoenixev.ai.
About Phoenix Motor Inc.
Phoenix Motor, a pioneer in the electric vehicle ("EV") industry, designs, builds, and integrates electric drive systems and manufactures heavy duty transit buses and medium and light duty commercial EVs. Phoenix operates two primary brands, "Phoenix", which is focused on commercial products including heavy and medium duty EVs (transit buses, shuttle buses, school buses and delivery trucks, among others) and "EdisonFuture", which intends to offer light-duty and commercial EVs. Phoenix endeavors to be a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of electric vehicles and electric vehicle technologies. To learn more, please visit: www.phoenixmotorcars.com.
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